(Atlantic) An Atlantic man has been charged with Attempted Murder and Willful Injury-Causing Serious Injury.
The Atlantic Police Department says at 12:03 a.m. on Monday, April 4th the Cass County Communications Center received a 911 call from a local residence requesting medical attention for a male subject that had a stab wound. Through investigation, officers discovered the incident occurred in the vicinity of 6th and Pine Streets in Atlantic. The victim was transported to the Cass County Hospital and was later transported to UNMC hospital in Omaha with serious injuries.
Michael Gehling of Atlantic was taken into custody without incident today (April 7).
The Atlantic Police Department was assisted by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
No other details are being released at this time. If you have information regarding the incident, please call the Atlantic Police Department at 712-243-3512.
Note: A criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
